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India Impact Summit shows how AI will be governed, deployed in interconnected world

IANS | February 22, 2026 10:20 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The just-concluded ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ closes not with finality but with forward motion. In the quiet hum of conversations that linger, one message is clear -- the world has found in India not just a market, but a partner in shaping the future of artificial intelligence, according to an official statement.

IDFC First Bank discloses Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch, 4 officials under scanner

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) IDFC First Bank on Sunday disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch involving Haryana government accounts, saying four suspected officials have been placed under suspension pending investigation.

DIIs continue to provide strong support to markets driven by strong domestic cues

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) As foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to sell in the domestic markets, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also continue to provide strong support, driven by robust cues, according to analysts.

US tariff refund could be a ‘mess’ but a psychological deterrent for future: SBI report

IANS | February 22, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) The tariffs collected from various jurisdictions by the US administration range from $160-175 billion (Chinese companies have paid the highest likely), and the refund could be a ‘mess’ but it would also be a psychological deterrent in imposition of future tariff structure, according to a new SBI Research report.

Business leadership is built by people and values: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The recognition truly belongs to the people who work tirelessly across the Adani Group, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said on Saturday, after he was honoured as Business Leader of the Year at the Foundation Day of All India Management Association (AIMA).

Adani Ports joins NMDC and Vale Brazil to develop SEZ-based ecosystem for iron ore

IANS | February 21, 2026 8:37 PM

Ahmedabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), through its subsidiary Adani Gangavaram Port Limited (AGPL), has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with government-run NMDC Limited and Vale Brazil, it was announced here on Saturday.

Pharma exports register 9.4 pc growth; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026–27: Govt

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports grew by 9.4 per cent in 2024–25 to reach $30.47 billion, and the industry is now preparing to achieve double-digit growth in 2026–27 with strong government support, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday.

New HCL-Foxconn plant will boost India’s global chip presence: PM Modi

IANS | February 21, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the establishment of the HCL-Foxconn semiconductor facility in Uttar Pradesh marks a major step towards technological self-reliance and will significantly enhance India’s presence in the global chip ecosystem.

Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Adani Group wants to give more opportunities to students from tier-3 and tier-4 cities as young people from smaller towns have strong drive and determination and will play a key role in the company’s future growth, Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited said on Saturday.

Pakistan's gas sector suffers Rs 30 billion annual losses due to theft, inefficiencies

IANS | February 21, 2026 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) Pakistan's gas sector incurs losses of up to 30 billion Pakistani rupees annually due to theft and system inefficiencies, with lawmakers warning that the financial burden ultimately falls on consumers, local media reported on Saturday.

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India Impact Summit shows how AI will be governed, deployed in interconnected world

IDFC First Bank discloses Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch, 4 officials under scanner

DIIs continue to provide strong support to markets driven by strong domestic cues

US tariff refund could be a ‘mess’ but a psychological deterrent for future: SBI report

Business leadership is built by people and values: Karan Adani

Adani Ports joins NMDC and Vale Brazil to develop SEZ-based ecosystem for iron ore

Pharma exports register 9.4 pc growth; industry aims for double-digit expansion in 2026–27: Govt

New HCL-Foxconn plant will boost India’s global chip presence: PM Modi

Adani Group's focus on energy, logistics, infra; more opportunities for tier-3, tier-4 students: Karan Adani

Pakistan's gas sector suffers Rs 30 billion annual losses due to theft, inefficiencies

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